The Cry at Midnight
The Cry at Midnight is a mid-20th century mystery novel by Mildred A. Wirt featuring Penny Parker, a high school girl with a knack for investigation. While skiing near the Abbington Monastery, Penny and her friends hear eerie screams and discover a religious cult residing there. Driven by her curiosity and journalistic instincts, Penny delves into the cult's secrets, uncovering connections to a missing woman. This story is notable for its portrayal of a young female detective in juvenile fiction.
